Airport information
- FAA LID
- 54ME
- Coordinates
- 43.9494, -70.3203
- Elevation
- 415 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BANGOR
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2006/09
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:22 AM | 08:22Z |
| Sunrise | 04:59 AM | 08:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from 54ME
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
1,500 ft × 25 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHZ · Brunswick | TACAN | 115.20 | r302° / 17.8 NM |
| AUG · Augusta | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r244° / 31.7 NM |
| ENE · Kennebunk | VORTAC | 117.10 | r039° / 33.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 54ME. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PR USE, & LAND RY 05 & TAKEOFFS FROM RY 23.
- LAND RY 05 & TKOF RY 23.
- FOR CD CTC PORTLAND APCH AT 207-874-7320, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 54ME in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 54ME
Cliff Dow Airport (54ME) is an airport in New Gloucester, ME, at 415 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 54ME, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 54ME have a control tower?
No. Cliff Dow Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 54ME?
Cliff Dow Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 54ME?
Cliff Dow Airport is in New Gloucester, ME, at an elevation of 415 ft MSL. Coordinates: 43.9494, -70.3203.
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